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The AstroLab brings Arturia's extensive V Collection of classic software instruments into a single, dedicated stage-ready keyboard. Fully standalone, it runs a local version of Analog Lab – Arturia's premium performance-oriented software – placing over 44 premium modelled instrument engines drawn from the V Collection at the player's fingertips without requiring a computer. A 61-note semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch, modulation and pitch-bend wheels, and other performance-enhancing tools underlines its focus on real-time control rather than menu-driven programming. At the same time, AstroLab remains closely tied to its software ecosystem: Sounds can be developed in depth within Analog Lab or the V Collection and transferred to the hardware, where they operate as a cohesive, self-contained instrument ready for the stage. In essence, AstroLab is the live-performance extension of the V Collection.
AstroLab is bi-timbral, organising sounds into Single or dual-layer Presets that can be split or layered across the keyboard with independent levels and transposition. A large central rotary encoder with a clear colour display enables fast preset navigation, supported by dedicated transport and other performance buttons. Eight assignable rotary knobs provide hands-on access to instrument macros – such as modulation, brightness, and timbre – as well as effects including inserts, delay, reverb, and EQ. An onboard arpeggiator, chord and scale modes, and a MIDI looper complete the performance architecture, extending creative control well beyond static presets and reinforcing its role as a fully-fledged performance instrument.
AstroLab is aimed squarely at keyboard players who need immediate access to a broad, professional sound palette in a dependable, laptop-less, stage-ready format. Touring musicians, session players, and band keyboardists can cover piano, organ, analogue, and digital synth roles from a single instrument. Its bi-timbral design allows flexible splits and layers, while advanced MIDI integration lets it operate as a primary instrument or as part of a larger rig. In the studio, AstroLab transitions naturally into DAW environments, functioning as both a sound source and control hub. It bridges performance and production without forcing musicians to change instruments, sounds, or their working methods.
AstroLab is designed to operate as part of a broader setup without becoming dependent on one. True to its software heritage, it integrates seamlessly into DAW-based environments. Its USB-C connection functions as both an audio interface and a MIDI controller, while two XLR/TRS combo inputs with gain control allow microphones, guitars, or line-level sources to be routed through the AstroLab for processing, or into a wider DAW setup. Standard 5-pin MIDI In/Out and multiple pedal inputs make it easy to expand a live rig with additional keyboards, sound modules, or other sources. Bluetooth audio streaming and Wi-Fi connectivity simplify playback and wireless management, while the dedicated AstroLab Connect app enables mobile sound organisation and preset transfer. This studio-to-stage continuity ensures consistent workflow and sound identity between production and performance environments.
Arturia's success story began with software emulations of well-known analogue synthesizers such as the Moog Minimoog, Sequential Prophet-5, and Oberheim SEM. The popular software instruments included in the V Collection are still flagship products of the French developer today. Over time, Arturia has gradually expanded its range and now also offers a host of hardware devices, ranging from synthesizers and keyboard controllers to sequencers. Since then, the former software developer has thus also become a household name in the world of analogue synthesizers and other equipment.
Arturia's AstroLab ships with over 1800 curated presets drawn from Arturia's V Collection of virtual instruments, spanning Moog-style analogue synths, DX7-inspired FM tones, Hammond organ emulations, electric pianos, orchestral textures, and modern engines such as Pigments. When combined with additional sound banks and deeper editing via Analog Lab and the V Collection, its sonic scope expands even further, bringing decades of keyboard history and advanced synthesis into a single performance instrument. Bi-timbral splits and layers allow contrasting sounds – organ and monosynth, electric piano and strings – to coexist effortlessly without external modules or laptops. Add the arpeggiator, chord and scale modes, and the MIDI looper, and the result is a compact stage unit capable of replacing an entire multi-keyboard rig.